Materials include newspaper articles, reports, correspondence, and memoranda concerning racing, racetracks, and pari-mutuel wagering from 1968 to 2013 collected by Eugene Martin Christiansen. The files primarily consist of newspaper articles, annual reports from racetracks and state racing commissions, and statistics on racetrack attendance and handle.
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The Personal series contains materials from 1941 to 1983. It includes blank souvenir postcards of England and France, typewritten journal entries by Joanne de Longchamps, original correspondence from Joanne de Longchamps to her mother, Ruth Cutten, photocopies of her correspondence to fellow poet, Harold Witt, as well as correspondence about her poetry.
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The Walter Bracken and the Las Vegas, Nevada office sub-series (1828-1968) is comprised of information related to the development of Las Vegas, Nevada and Yermo, California, including land and water purchases and sales, company cottage leases, accounting, Board of Directors meetings, the Las Vegas Ranch and other documentation.
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The Legislative Files series (1979-1988) contains Congressional legislation passed or considered during Chic Hecht's term in the United States Senate, including Senate Bills (SB), Senate Concurrent Resolutions (SCR), and Senate Joint Resolutions (SJR). Supporting correspondence, memoranda, and press clippings are also included.
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Political campaign and activism posters include material from political candidates running in the city of Las Vegas and the state of Nevada from 1940 to 1974. Also included are posters from local- and state-level organizations promoting political candidates, policies, legislation, and issues associated with civil rights, labor laws, and education.
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Flooding at Hassell and Highland in Vegas Heights after a rain storm. There is some residue on photo.
Transcribed Notes: Notes on attached sheet: Vegas Hts., 1964 - Hassell & Highland. Streets flooded during severe rain - no sewers or drainage.
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Eldorado Canyon and Nelson's Landing at the end of the cleanup after the 14 September 1974 Flood.
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